Deer Hunting in Bath County, Virginia

Bath County, Virginia hunters harvested 1,583 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 3.0 per square mile, 90th in the state. The county is roughly 62% public land.

Updated September 2026
buck-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
1,583 total deer
Antlered1,055
Antlerless528
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Density
3.0 deer / sq mi
This county3.0
Virginia avg5.4
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County Rank
#90 of 133
Most harvestLeast harvest
#89 Prince William County
#90 Bath County
#91 Patrick County
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Public Land
62% public — 209,630 acres
National Forest
174,780 ac
83%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
26,346 ac
13%
State Park/Recreation
8,428 ac
4%
Other state
76 ac
0%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20251,0555281,583

Harvest source: dwr.virginia.gov

Harvest figures for Bath County are compiled from the state wildlife agency's published county reports and can be revised.

Season Dates
Virginia deer season, 2025-2026

Virginia deer and turkey season dates are listed on the Virginia season page. Harvest figures reflect the 2025-2026 season published by the Virginia wildlife agency and can be revised — always verify current regulations before you hunt.

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